Global News broadcaster Susan Hay opens up about her life north of the city Susan Hay marches through a field of knee-high grass in pursuit of one of her three Norwegian elkhounds. An unforgiving sun beats down as the veteran Global News broadcaster tries to round up her dogs before they wander too deep into …
The municipal election is just around the corner and the people of Vaughan will once again head back to the polls to decide who will lead the city as mayor. You’ll see some familiar names on the ballot, such as Paul Donofrio and Savino Quatela, both last-minute entries into the mayoral race and both of …
The Old Farmer’s Almanac has released its predictions for this coming winter, and if you thought last year was bad, think again. According to the Almanac — a reference book that’s printed practical information, such as tide tables and weather forecasts, folksy stories and other interesting facts for 223 years — this winter will be …
Former provincial politician Greg Sorbara gives City Life early access to his memoir The Battlefield of Ontario Politics and reflects on his time on the frontlines The darkest hour of Greg Sorbara’s political career came swiftly and without warning. It was Oct. 11, 2005. Sorbara, then Ontario’s minister of finance, had just wrapped up a …
These lively extracurricular activities will boost your children’s intellect while seasoning their talents Arcadia academy of music Since 1984 and over 10,000 students, Arcadia Academy of Music has grown to be one of the largest and most prestigious music schools in North America. Toll-Free 1-888-238-8079 Bolton • Bradford • Chilliwack, B.C. • Maple • Newmarket …
How yoga can eliminate the need for medication and address the source of physical pain Nobody wants to be in pain. Unfortunately, though, the first treatment option that most western doctors reach for is pain medications. In Canada alone, some 19 million prescriptions for opioid painkillers were written in 2013, making Canadians among the highest …
Five tips to help you stick with your fall fitness goals Did you know that next to the New Year, fall is the second most popular time to set new fitness goals and jumpstart a workout routine? It’s the perfect opportunity: summer has come and gone, the kids are back in school and we’re on …
There's no better way to spend weekend this summer than by exploring one of Ontario's hidden gems. Stay close to home while simultaneously experiencing the excitement of travel. Port Dover Beach, Port Dover With imported palm trees and shallow, sandy beaches, Port Dover Beach easily rivals tropical paradises this time of year. Within walking distance …
There’s nothing Vivian Risi does that is done the ordinary way. Her manner of philanthropy especially goes beyond the commonplace, motioning a special kind of collective awe from the public and her peers. From raising millions for society’s most vulnerable, to donating her time and money to strengthen our foundations and to rally for vital …
City Life feels the zap of Kurios, the latest from Cirque du Soleil that hits Toronto this August There’s a man on the loose in New York City, but I manage to catch him on the phone as he’s strutting down Ninth Avenue. He is Michel Laprise, writer and director of Cirque du Soleil’s latest …